Onchain perpetual futures trading on decentralized exchanges ( DEXs) reached record levels in early 2026, signaling a sustained shift in market structure as traders increasingly move away from centralized platforms.
Solana, Ethereum Upgrades Fuel Shift to Onchain Crypto Derivatives
- Perpetual DEXs processed about $6.7 trillion in cumulative trading volume in 2025, marking a 346% increase
